Question

Using complete sentences, summarize three arguments in favor of agricultural subsidies.

Answer 1

1. PUTTING FOOD ON EUROPE’S PLATE
2. PROTECTING THE RURAL COMMUNITIES
3. TASTY EUROPEAN FOOD VARIETY
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4. PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT, SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT

Answer 2

1. Agricultural subsidies can help keep prices down, as they help farmers with the cost of production. This means that the final product is more affordable for consumers.

2. They reduce agricultural imports. This is the main argument for subsidies. By helping farmers, the country can make sure that crops produced in the country are consumed here, instead of becoming dependent on imports from other countries.

3. It can protect farmers when they have a bad season. As farming can be quite volatile, subsidies can work as a sort of emergency relief fund for farms.